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Trump announces immediate Ukraine peace talks after call with Putin
Negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will begin immediately, US President Donald Trump announced after a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Hezbollah prepares for historic funeral with international attendance
Hezbollah is finalising arrangements for a funeral ceremony to honour its former leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashim Safi al-Din, scheduled for February 23 at 13:00 in the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium.
Ukraine’s goal of joining NATO and reclaiming 2014 borders ‘unrealistic,’ says Trump’s defense secretary
Ukraine’s ambition to join NATO and reclaim all its pre-2014 territory is "unrealistic," according to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, signalling a major shift in Washington’s approach to European security under President Donald Trump.
Iran, Turkmenistan in talks over energy as Tehran reportedly seeking gas imports
Top energy and foreign affairs officials of Iran and Turkmenistan stressed the need to foster cooperation in the oil and gas sectors, as Iran struggles to tackle its worsening gas shortage amid freezing winter temperatures.
Russians in Far East ask Putin for soldiers to shoot tigers terrorising Siberia, eating their pets
Residents of Russia’s Far East are pleading for government intervention as Amur tigers increasingly encroach on human settlements, attacking domestic animals and raising fears of human casualties, Siberia Realities has reported.
Uruguay leads Americas in anti-corruption rankings as regional standards slip
Uruguay has emerged as a beacon of transparency in the Americas, securing the top position in Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) with a score of 76 points – its highest since 2012.
North Korea condemns Trump's Gaza resettlement proposal
North Korea has issued a rare rebuke of US President Donald Trump's plans to redevelop Gaza by relocating its residents to Jordan and Egypt.
Tajikistan’s loss of critical USAID funding brings China, EU “soft power” budgets into focus
Officials weigh impacts on work in countering tuberculosis, HIV and malaria and providing maternal and child healthcare.
Lebanese PM Salam leads first cabinet meeting with focus on reforms
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam presided over his cabinet's inaugural session at Baabda Palace on Tuesday, marking a pivotal moment in Lebanon's political landscape with a clear message of reform and restoration of public trust.
Russian gas supplies to Europe via TurkStream hit new all-time high in January
Russian gas supplies to Europe via the TurkStream gas pipeline set a new record last week, according to data from the European Network of Gas Transmission System Operators.
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Trade, tariffs and immigration to be main issues of discussion during Modi's visit to US
New Delhi has already indicated its willingness to reduce tariffs, take back illegal Indian immigrants and purchase American oil and gas.
Influential Tirana mayor arrested on suspicion of corruption and money laundering
Erion Veliaj is a senior figure in the ruling Socialist Party and mayor of the Albanian capital since 2015.
Hungary's leading fertiliser producer seeks bond payment deferral amid financial struggles
Hungary's largest fertiliser producer Nitrogenmuvek is proposing a 2-3 year delay to bondholders in repaying the $200mn corporate bonds due to mature in May 2025,
Turkmenistan to ship gas to Turkey under long-awaited deal
Initial volumes via arrangement with Iran will be modest, but the potential for sizeable flows is there. A Turkish hub could eventually transship deliveries to Europe.
David Beckham registers trademark in Russia despite supporting Ukraine
David Beckham’s company, DB Ventures, has registered the “David Beckham” trademark in Russia, allowing it to sell textiles and home goods under his name.
Trump's Iran sanctions put Iraq's power sector at risk
Iraq faces a potential energy crisis as US President Donald Trump ends its exemption from sanctions on Iranian gas and electricity imports.
Iraq recovers ancient artefacts from Japan and Switzerland
After years of looting Iraq has retrieved several stolen archaeological pieces from Japan and Switzerland through intensive diplomatic efforts.
Nationwide poll shows majority of Georgians blame ruling party for political crisis and support ongoing protests
Over 75% of Georgians blame the ruling Georgian Dream party for the current crisis, according to a public opinion survey by the Institute for Social Research and Analysis.
UN estimates $53bn required for Gaza reconstruction
Rebuilding Gaza will require more than $53bn, with $20bn needed in the first three years to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the war-torn territory.
Trump’s USAID retreat from Latin America opens door to Chinese influence
The Trump administration's sweeping plans to axe USAID are poised to deliver a significant blow to humanitarian and development programmes across Latin America, paving the way for Beijing's increased activity.